"I saw the studio as the 'haute couture' side of the business and the retail as 'ready to wear' so that clients can feel like they are in our home and our space."
Paddolife
Home Style
Nixon worked with Spano and his team to restore archways in some places and chisel back the plasterwork to reveal the bare brick in others. The idea is to demonstrate what Nixon can bring to her clients, but it's a masterful display of how multiple materials can work together harmoniously in a small space.
"There's a lot going on but it all works," Nixon says.
"We wanted to showcase different materials for people to experience what was possible with their own projects so we approached it as a residential project.
"We wanted people to feel like it could be their own home and make it feel intimate and comfy and cosy."
As the old saying goes, mi casa es su casa. Make yourself at home.
About Kate Nixon
Kate Nixon is an Australian designer, stylist and long-standing interiors editor of Australian House & Garden magazine.
Our full-service, multi-award winning interior design studio creates dream homes with decorating and styling through to large-scale renovations and new build designs.
Our iconic homewares boutique offers a curated collection of our latest ideas, custom made products and hand-picked finds. We champion local and international brands, makers and artists.
